Service Manager - Repairs

JOB DESCRIPTION About the role Our Repairs and Maintenance team is looking for an experienced Service Manager to join the Guinness Property Team. This is a full time, 39 hours per week, permanent role based in our Crewe office. We currently operate a hybrid working model that blends office, on-site and home working. The overall purpose of the role is to manage and support an area based operational team in the delivery of a quality Responsive Repairs service. What we are looking for You will not only have experience of managing, leading and developing operational teams, along with up-to-date knowledge of building construction, social housing repairs and safety legislation. You will also bring hands-on experience in a trade, supported by the relevant NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications. You will also be able to demonstrate these essential skills: Up to date knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs and safety legislation. Experience of leading, managing, developing and motivating teams. Up to date knowledge of housing sector best practice and relevant legislation. Knowledge and experience of sub-contractor management. Experience of successfully delivering an excellent customer focussed repair service. Experience of repairs management information systems. Excellent oral and written communications. Ability to manage and performance manage operational teams. Demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours. Desirable Skills: Experience of working as part of a management team delivering front line services. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Essential Qualifications: Relevant Technical qualification - trade NVQ level 3 or equivalent. NVQ III First Line Management. Desirable Qualifications: Site Management Safety (SMSTS). This position will require a basic DBS check, which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. TGPCVL